Margaret "Joan" Ferragine, 92, of 5584 Ridgway-Johnsonburg Road, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family and her beloved dog, Angel "2", on Sunday afternoon, May 26, 2024, following a lengthy illness. She was born in Ridgway on March 29, 1932, a daughter to the late Joseph and Winifred Maloney Nitsche. On October 9, 1954, in Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg, she married Rudolph R. "Rudy" Ferragine. He preceded her in death on June 4, 2021.

A lifelong resident of Johnsonburg, Joan was a 1950 graduate of Johnsonburg High School. She was a member of Holy Rosary Church, she loved writing poetry, watching the hummingbirds and making up games for her grandchildren. She lived her life making her three daughters her entire world. Setting an example of Faith, Love, Strength and Importance of Family; she always made every holiday and special occasion one to remember. She always had a kind, sweet word to say to anyone she encountered. She will be forever missed!
Joan had retired from the County of Elk in 1999, after many years of service, working in the County Treasurer's Office and the Tax Claims Bureau.

Joan is survived by her daughters, Linda Ferragine Franco of Ridgway, Leslie, Mrs. Nicholas Dattoli of Johnsonburg and Lisa, Mrs. Daniel Healy of Ridgway. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Corey Franco (Rachel), Jessica Franco, Nicole Miraglia (Michael), Nathan Dattoli and his fiancé Allison Carll, Ryan Dattoli and his fiancé Jessica Dietz and Alex Dattoli, Tyler Healy and his wife Taylor and Danielle Healy and her boyfriend Beau Schwantes and great-grandchildren, Callum Parker-Healy and Ellis and Maeve Dattoli.

In addition to her parents and husband, Joan is predeceased by a grandson Tanner Healy in infancy.

Friends and family are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial for Margaret "Joan" Ferragine to be conducted at Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg on Monday June 3, 2024, at 10 AM, with Fr. David Wilson, Pastor as celebrant. Interment will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery and will be private. There will no visitation.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Anthony F. Ferragine Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Chestnut Street, Johnsonburg, PA.